An electron is accelerated from rest through a potential difference V₁ and has de Broglie wavelength λ₁. When the accelerating potential is changed to V₂, the associated de Broglie wavelength increases by 50%. If V₁/V₂ = 9/α, find α.
Physics · Photoelectric effect and dual nature · Dual Nature of Matter & de Broglie Wavelength
An electron is accelerated from rest through a potential difference V₁ and has de Broglie wavelength λ₁. When the accelerating potential is changed to V₂, the associated de Broglie wavelength increases by 50%. If V₁/V₂ = 9/α, find α.